Sunday, 26 September 2010

26th: Moorland Ramble

15 of us, and two dogs, were out for this walk
which took us from Glossop onto Bleaklow Head via Swineshew Reservoir
and Clough Head. It was a long, but easy ascent to this aptly named
wilderness, in cool and cloudy, but dry conditions. After following the
Pennine way to "Old Woman" we took the Doctor's Gate path -how do these
places get their names?!- and Shelf Brook to Old Glossop where we had a
welcome drink at The Queens before completing the walk through Manor
Park. Not a bad old tramp!John G

26th: Moorland Ramble

15 of us, and two dogs, were out for this walk
which took us from Glossop onto Bleaklow Head via Swineshew Reservoir
and Clough Head. It was a long, but easy ascent to this aptly named
wilderness, in cool and cloudy, but dry conditions. After following the
Pennine way to "Old Woman" we took the Doctor's Gate path -how do these
places get their names?!- and Shelf Brook to Old Glossop where we had a
welcome drink at The Queens before completing the walk through Manor
Park. Not a bad old tramp!John G

24th pub night

Sunday, 12 September 2010

05th: Flash walk

On a fine but windy day, 18 of us met up in Flash village to take
part in two walks. I led a walk of about ten miles down into the Dane
Valley then up to Panniers Bridge at Three Shires Head. Here we crossed
the bridge into Staffordshire, just so we could say we had a three
counties walk. We then went up onto Axe Edge before dropping down to the
infant river Dove. We traversed several very underused paths where the
way was not very evident. My thanks to Paul and his GPS for helping to
find the route, also for putting me right when I had a small senior
moment and lost all sense of direction. Vince led another of his shorter
ladies walks, also visiting Three Shires Head. Afterwards most of us
met up in the pub for welcome refreshments.

12th: Two Goyt Valley walks

There
were 2 walks to choose from: Vince’s Goyt Valley low level walk which
attracted 18 and Pete’s higher level walk which took in Windgather
Rocks, Cats Tor and Shining Tor, which 7 people did.

It
was rather grey and breezy to start with, but brighter with broken
cloud and sunshine as the day progressed. The valley walk was very
gentle, but with good views of the reservoir and heather clad hills.
Lunch was taken at the Derbyshire Bridge to the restful babble of the
Goyt, followed by a leisurely stroll down the road to the ice cream van
and on to the finish and an early drink at The Shady Oak, where Pete’s
group joined us. We were please to welcome three completely new walkers,
Margo and Louise who had attended Sue T’s recent talk about the group
and Nick, who had found us via the website. Our thanks to Vince and Pete
for leading these enjoyable walks.

Friday, 10 September 2010

10th: Hyde Pub Night

I was
apprehensive as to whether anybody would turn up to my first pub night
as various people had already told me that they had other plans. However
I was pleasantly surprised on walking past the pub window to see Paul,
Helena, Rosemary and Ian were already enjoying drinks. We were soon
joined by John, Steve and Simone. We were joined slightly later by Sean
and Les who had stopped off at the Sportsman for a drink on the way.

Although
there was a lively atmosphere, we had plenty of space to sit
comfortably at the far end of the pub and were able to partake of the
extensive choice of drinks including some excellent value local Cask
Ales. We had a convivial evening in good company.Sean and Les came
across 4 old school friends that they had not seen for some years at the
bar. It so turned out that I had known one of these friends since I was
17 (which was some years ago !!! ) .

A good night was had by all and thanks to everybody who supported my first pub night.

Saturday, 4 September 2010

04th: Buxton to Hazel Grove pub trail

Five
of us met up on the 12.00 pm train to Buxton : Emily, Philomena, Pete,
Simone and myself. We started the afternoon in ‘The Railway’, where we
took advantage of the good value meals; Simone’s sizzling steak was
particularly impressive. We then stopped at ‘The Miltons Head’ on the
way back to the station; and, after a scramble up the hill, we made it
just in time for our train.

Our
first stop was Whaley Bridge, where we called at the ‘Shepherds Arms’,
thanks to Pete & Helen for the recommendation; it was an excellent
choice.

Next
stop was all of two minutes away on the train at Furness Vale, ‘The
Crossings’. Here we met up with John and Dave who had cycled down to
meet us. There was some debate as to whether they would come with us on
the train or cycle to the next stop at New Mills. In the end we went on
the train, although the next planned pub, ‘The Beehive’ was shut (even
although it had been open on the reccie). Pete took us

to ‘The Rock’ instead and we never did see John & Dave, sorry boys.

We
then travelled on to Disley and met up with Glenys, Campbell and Joanne
at ‘The Rams Head’. Our final train leg took us back to Hazel Grove and
a tasty curry at ‘The Blue Nile’. There were various further pub stops
after this as evening merged into night and night into morning……

Friday, 3 September 2010

03rd: Fingerpost pub night

This
was the first pub night at ‘The Fingerpost’ on Hempshaw Lane in
Offerton and I was rather nervous as to the numbers that might turn out.
As it was, Ineed not have worried, as a total of 19 of
us came along. People came from far and wide, including from Hyde
(Philomena and Ian), Poynton (Sue & Pete) and even Essex (Lisa,
Philomena’s daughter). Others of us came from closer to; I walked to the
pub, as usual, and this took me all of two minutes.

We were able to use a separate room off the bar and we filled this up over the course

of
the evening. Some of us partook of the excellent food cooked by Rob the
landlord; the steaks (10”, £ 5.95) were particularly well received. The
last of us wended our way home sometime about mid-night.

I
think that it’s fair to say that a good evening was had by all; and
thanks to everyone who came along to make the evening such a success.

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Welcome to Stockport Walking and Outdoor Group
(affectionately known as SWOG)
Stockport Walking & Outdoor Group is a multi-activity group with individual members aged 18 to 80+ as well as a number of families.
We are group affiliated to the Peak and Northern Footpath Society. We have corporate Go Outdoors shopping card. For further details contact the membership secretary.
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